Thoughts for Our Children

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Graduation Time

Dear God,

Thank You for the blessings you give us. Thank you for all the young people who will graduate this year. Thank You, Dear Lord for giving us children to love and learn from. Thank You for showing us how to lead them to live good lives.

Source: laceadele.tumblr.com via Julie on Pinterest

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Be on Time

A Priest was being honoured at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the dinner.

However, he was delayed, so the Priest decided to say his own few words while they waited:

"I got my first impression of the parish from the first confession I heard here. I thought I had been assigned to a terrible place. The very first person who entered my confessional told me he had stolen a television set and, when questioned by the police, was able to lie his way out of it. He had stolen money from his parents, embezzled from his employer, had an affair with his boss' wife, taken illegal drugs, I was appalled.

But as the days went on I learned that my people were not all like that and I had, indeed, come to a fine parish full of good and loving people".

Just as the Priest finished his talk, the politician arrived full of apologies at being late. He immediately began to make the presentation and gave his talk:

"I'll never forget the first day our parish Priest arrived", said the politician. "In fact, I had the honour of being the first person to go to him for confession."

Moral of this story: Never, Never, Never Be Late

Friday, May 17, 2013

Do Dogs Go to Heaven?

Source: 9gag.com via Penny on Pinterest

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Pure in Heart

he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"
Matthew 5: 1-10 KJV